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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 30 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: HbfArrival time: June 30 atDestination city: GelsenkirchenDestination location: Gelsenkirchen HbfOperated by: InterCity
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: June 30 atDeparture city: CologneDeparture location: HbfArrival time: June 30 atDestination city: GelsenkirchenDestination location: Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)Operated by: Flixtrain
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$10 - $51 | Average Duration1h 10m | 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$5 - $11 | Average Duration1h | 3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to GelsenkirchenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Cologne to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $9 to $54 for a train ticket from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-06-30.
Usually DBAH - IC will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gelsenkirchen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
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Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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